South Dakota · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 171: amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 171 is a bill introduced in the South Dakota Senate on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency. Primary sponsor: Les Heinemann (Republican), Sue Peterson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 550.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Heinemann | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Sue Peterson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 550
- Delivered to the Governor on 2026-03-12 S.J. 539
- Signed by the Speaker H.J. 560
- Signed by the President S.J. 525
- Senate Concurred in amendments , Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 2 S.J. 511
- House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 56, NAYS 11 H.J. 526
- State Affairs Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0
- State Affairs Motion to amend , Passed, Amendment 171A
- Scheduled for hearing
- Referred to House State Affairs H.J. 262
- First Reading House H.J. 247
- Senate Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 2 S.J. 201
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